Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARROCK STONE | Parrock Stone Parrock Stone |
James Fergusson Thomas Stewart |
002 | [Situation] 1¾ Miles E.N.E [East North East] of Clennoch A large Stone on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn. at which is a kind of inclosure (commonly called Parrocks in this locality) put up annually (at the Lambing season) for the purpose of folding those Ewes that are not willing to take up with their Lambs, hence the name "Parrock Stone". |
| BITCH HOLE | Bitch Hole Bitch Hole |
James Fergusson Thomas Stewart |
002 | [Situation] 1½ Miles E.N.E [East North East] of Clennoch A small hollow portion of land Situated at the Northern end of Blue Stones. and on the farm of "Nether Holm of Dalquhairn." |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
37 Parrock Stone
42 Bitch Hole
Parrock. A small enclosure in which a yew is confined to mak her take with a lamb.
Jamieson's Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 4 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Kirkcudbright, which is in the south west of Scotland.
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